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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWho wrote, "To Kill a Mockingbird"?Truman CapoteHarper LeeDwayne JohnsonScout Finch
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhere is the novel set?Maycomb, WyomingMaycomb, TexasMaycomb, AlabamaMaycomb, Alaska
- 3. Multiple ChoiceThe person who taught Scout how to read is...Ms. FisherJemCalpurniaAtticus
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhich among the White families is considered the lowest?CunninghamsEwellsFinchesHaverfords
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhat is Dill's challenge to Jem in Chapter 1?Get inside the Radley house.Touch the pole near the Radley house.Send a message to Boo Radley.Intimidate Boo Radley.
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWalter's family is richer than Scout's family.TrueFalse
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhat did Walter put in his plate that disturbed Scout?VinegarMolassesHoneyShrimp Paste
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhat idea is emphasized by Calpurnia when she scolded Scout for embarrassing Walter?Treating other people as companyBeing a good friendBeing a quiet kidBeing an inquisitive kid
- 9. Multiple ChoiceHow did Atticus convince Scout to continue going to school?By baking delicious cakesBy continuing their reading sessionsBy scolding ScoutBy bringing Scout to school every day
- 10. Multiple Choice
The first lesson Atticus wants to teach Scout when he says "you never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view." What is he trying to teach her to have?
wisdom
Empathy
Sympathy
Shoe Shopping
- 11. Multiple Choice
The Ewells are similar to the blacks as both are regarded lowly by their neighbors.
True
False
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhich character is described as a "malevolent phantom"?Miss RachelBoo RadleyCharles Baker HarrisThe character is never named
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWho lives at Finch's Landing?Aunt AlexandraAtticus FinchSimon FinchJohn Hale Finch
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is NOT a reason the Radleys are considered 'outsiders' in Maycomb?They do not attend churchThey keep to themselvesThey always kept their doors and windows closedThey unfriended everyone on Facebook
- 15. Multiple Choice
The story took place during the...
1920s
1930s
1940s
1950s
- 16. Multiple ChoiceIn which state does the book take place?ArkansasAlabamaOklahomaMississippi
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWho is older?ScoutJem
- 18. Multiple ChoiceCalpurnia acts like a ______ to Scout and Jem.maidmothersisterfriend
- 19. Multiple Choice
Who is Boo Radley?
a recluse who lives next door
Dill's father
Jem's friend
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhat did Atticus ask Scout NOT to do at school?crybehave badlycussfight
- 21. Multiple ChoiceThe quote "The Radleys, welcome anywhere in town, kept to themselves, a predilection unforgivable in Maycomb," serves to illustrate that:The Radleys were heavily anti-socialThe town could forgive the oddity of the Radleys, but they could not understand why they were so strange.Maycomb's social structure is built upon "obligatory" relationships with others in the town; the Radleys violate this unwritten understanding.Everyone enjoyed having the Radleys over in their home and were hurt every time they didn't show.
- 22. Multiple ChoiceWhy is it important that the author gives us background information on Boo Radley's past?It reveals Boo Radley's psychotic natureIt suggests that the town has taken real events and twisted them to create gossip and rumors.It shows that Jem and Scout are too young to understand the workings of adults.It reinforces the idea that Boo Radley is an innocent character and is a complete victim of the children's tales.
- 23. Multiple ChoiceWhy is it important that Scout's first day of school revolves around her ability to read and write?Miss Caroline's insistence on "undoing the damage" done to Scout mirrors how higher levels of society try to "fix" culture, traditions, and lifestyles of lower social classes.Scout's ability to read shows that Atticus actually cares enough to teach his children at home.Scout's inability to read and write highlights how society needs to help the lower classes attain a higher level of education.Miss Caroline's impression of Scout shows how people should never judge a book by its cover.
- 24. Multiple ChoiceWhat does Scout compare Miss Caroline to, and what does the comparison serve to demonstrate?An evil witch; Miss Caroline has no compassion for her student's backgroundsA dainty flower; Miss Caroline is too soft to teach the children of MaycombA tyrant; Miss Caroline is always winning arguments against Scout ever since Jem was bornA peppermint drop; Miss Caroline is out of place and wholly ignorant of the ways of Maycomb
- 25. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following quotes reveals that Scout does not want to follow the town's status quo?"Jem, that damn lady says Atticus's been teaching me to read and for him to stop it--""Had her conduct been more friendly toward me, I would have felt sorry for her. She was a pretty little thing.""I mumbled that I was sorry and retired meditating upon my crime.""It's like if you wanta learn about cows, you go milk one.."
"Yeah Jem, but I don't wanta study cows, I--"
"Sure you do...they're a big part of life in maycomb County." - 26. Multiple ChoiceThe purpose of the awkward exchange between Walter Cunningham and Miss Caroline is to:Highlight how a lack of education makes people feel inferior to their peers.Reveal how the upper classes make assumptions about lower classes without actually taking the time to understand their circumstances.Highlight Miss Caroline's ignorance when dealing with the knowledge that each student has in class.Suggest that Miss Caroline does not care about Scout's opinions about the people in the town.
- 27. Multiple ChoiceHow does Mr. Cunningham pay Atticus for his legal aid?With stovewood, hickory nuts, smilax, and hollyWith stovewood, pecans, and potatoesMr. Cunningham works for Atticus for a yearMr. Cunningham pays Atticus in full after he sells his farm.
- 28. Multiple ChoiceIn chapter 2, Harper Lee chooses to focus on the conflict between the children and their teacher. What is the BEST reason why she might have chosen to do this?The argument between Scout and Miss Caroline highlights how stubborn and insubordinate Scout is.The conflict reveals that individuals rather be blissful and ignorant rather than informed.The conflict reinforces the idea that despite their innocence, children can be far more perceptive and intuitive than adults.Miss Caroline's reaction shows that she is unwilling to change her old ways.
- 29. Multiple ChoiceWhat can we infer about the reason why Atticus chose to reveal to Jem and Scout that they were indeed poor.His confession reveals that Atticus has been mismanaging the money he has earned.His confession helps the kids understand that their name and status makes them no better than those living in extreme poverty.His confession serves as an explanation for why the kids need to educate themselves.His confession demonstrates that Atticus is afraid for the well-being of his family.
- 30. Multiple ChoiceWhy does Miss Caroline struggle to understand her students so much?She is afraid of failing the children and making herself look like a fool.She is unwilling to let go of her proud ways and is uncomfortable bending the rules.She is an outsider who has not learned the ways of Maycomb; likewise, she is unwilling to understand where the students come from.She doesn't have the education and intelligence necessary to deal with the children of Maycomb.
- 31. Multiple ChoiceWhy is Caroline Fisher mad at Scout for being able to read?Because Scout was too intelligent for her age.Because maybe Atticus didn't teach her properlyBecause Scout was too noisy.Because Scout was very talkative.
- 32. Multiple ChoiceWho does Scout invite to take a lunch with her family?Walter CunninghamBurris EwellLittle John Littlesome unnamed kid
- 33. Multiple ChoiceBurris Ewell has __________.Chicken PoxCootiesPink EyeMumps
- 34. Multiple Choice"Indigenous" means __________.Native to an areaVery smartRudeTalkative
- 35. Multiple ChoiceWhat advice does Atticus give Scout?do not speak unless spoken towalk in another person's shoes and consider their perspectivecheat off the person sitting next to her
- 36. Multiple ChoiceCalpurnia punishes Scout when she is mean to Walter. The lesson Scout learns ismoney does not matter, manners matterbe polite to your eldersbe polite to Atticus'
- 37. Multiple ChoiceWhich character is an example of someone who struggles with poverty, but does the best he can with what he hasBurris EwellWalter CunninghamHeck TateDolphus Raymond
- 38. Multiple Choice
What is the name of the family who is given special privileges such as hunting out of season and not attending school?
The Finches
The Ewells
The Cunninghams
The Radleys
- 39. Multiple ChoiceWhat was one of Miss Caroline's mistakes on the first day of school?Arrived lateArgued with JemOffered Walter moneyYelled at Scout
- 40. Multiple ChoiceHow do the Cunninghams pay their debts?They pay with food and crops that they grow on their farmThey wash windows and do yard work for the school.They don't pay their debts back.Atticus pays their debts for them.
- 41. Multiple ChoiceWhen Atticus tells Scout that "sometimes it's better to bend the law a little in special cases", who is he referring to?Ms. CarolineWalter CunninghamJemThe Ewells
- 42. Multiple ChoiceThis concept is known as "understanding a person by walking in his/her shoes".WISESEmpathySympathyShoe Shopping
- 43. Multiple ChoiceWhy won’t Walter Cunningham borrow a quarter from Miss Caroline for lunch?His family is poor and he won't be able to repay herHe doesn't like Miss FisherHe's offended by her offerHe's not hungry
- 44. Multiple Choice
What happens to Burris Ewell?
Cecil Jacobs beats him up
A bug crawls out of his hair
Scout tells lies about him to Miss Caroline
He hides under a desk
- 45. Multiple ChoiceWhat thing did Scout NOT get in trouble for on her first day of school?She could readShe could writeTrying to explain why Walter wouldn't borrow 25 centsHitting a kid
- 46. Multiple ChoiceWhy can't Walter Cunningham pass 1st grade?He has to help his dad every spring chopping woodHe is dumbHe is deafHe doesn't speak English
- 47. Multiple ChoiceWhat is Dill's real name?Charles Baker HarrisCharles Burnham HarrisCharlie Baker HarrisCharlie Burnham Harris
- 48. Multiple ChoiceWhen Boo’s father died, his brother, Mr. _________________ Radley took over the household.ArthurWalterNathanSimon
- 49. Multiple ChoiceScout's mother died when Scout was how old?1234
- 50. Multiple ChoiceWhat was Scout's first crime at school?She beat up Walter CunninghamShe could read before coming to schoolShe was rude to Miss CarolineShe hid all of the teacher's furniture
- 51. Multiple ChoiceWhat does Scout believe she hears that convinces her to stop playing the Boo Radley game?Nathan Radley walking down the streetLaughter coming from inside the houseCrying coming from inside the houseAngry fighting coming from inside the house
- 52. Multiple ChoiceThe opening of TKAM begins with what memory?The first time Scout and Jem meet Dill.Scout's first ever day of school.The time Jem broke his arm.It opens with with Scout and Jem staring at Boo Radley's house.
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